Onuaku most recently played for the Canton Charge of the D-League. After an impressive run with the Phoenix Suns in the summer league, where he averaged 6.9 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, Onuaku agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with the Pelicans. With only 13 guaranteed contracts, Onuaku has a solid chance of making the team, but his role would be very limited.